Eden's the Original
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2024
86
Score
Across the available record, Eden's the Original has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jun 20, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display”, showing up six times.
Eden's the Original's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2576809 DATED 6/6/2023: #58 "FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DESCRIBED AS DISHWASHER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 13, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2 DIFFERENT REPORTS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2576809 DATED 6/6/2023: #58 " FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE." ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2595859 DATED 6/6/2024: #39 "NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD." #53 "NOTED WASH ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS." #54 "OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN GARBAGE CORAL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DESCRIBED AS DISHWASHER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 6, 2024
Complaint
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2576809 DATED 6/6/2023: #58 " FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2590842 DATED 3/12/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK SLIME THROUGHOUT INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS KABOBS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE UNUSED PREP COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN GARBAGE CORAL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH WATER ON THE FLOOR, DIRT AND DEBRIE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DESCRIBED AS DISHWASHER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2576809 DATED 6/6/2023 NOT CORRECTED. FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE UNUSED PREP COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH WATER ON THE FLOOR, DIRT AND DEBRIE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Jun 13, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 6, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ON MENU BOARD FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 15-15-22 INSPECTION #2568546. VIOLATION 51. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 55.OBSERVED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH TOO MUCH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST CORRECT ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT 1ST FLOOR AND LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS/FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 15, 2022
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONIONS STORED UNDER SEWER LINE. ONIONS MOVED DURING INSPECTION. DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD OR FOOD RELATED PRODUCT UNDER SEWER LINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS. DO NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH TOO MUCH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN COOKING AREA TO ADJACENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eden's the Original last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eden's the Original on file is from Jun 20, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eden's the Original?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Eden's the Original.
Has Eden's the Original's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eden's the Original have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eden's the Original means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Eden's the Original inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eden's the Original is inspected around five times per year on average.
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